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Maryland March for Life participants urged to remain steadfast

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Conventual Franciscan Father Richard Florek, first Franciscan at St. Clement Mary Hofbauer, dies at 80

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent
March 24, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
The Scripture readings for this Third Sunday of Lent draw a sharp contrast between the burning bush Moses encountered in the desert, and the fig tree Jesus describes in his parable. One is brimming with life. The other is alive but fruitless. Let us take a second look at the burning bush and barren the fig tree, and take to heart the message they convey.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Tuesday 2nd Week of Lent, Order of Malta Evening of Recollection
March 19, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Lent is about acquiring the humility of Christ, who emptied himself of glory and offered himself on the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins.
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Order of Malta Evening of Recollection: Jubilee of Hope
March 19, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Underneath all the striving, the effort, the anguish we are constantly looking for something more than human respect and material success can of themselves give us: We are in fact hoping to be loved and to love others in return. Love is the oxygen of human life and we are all hoping to breathe.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 180th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish
March 17, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
As we celebrate this anniversary, then, let us ask for two favors from Our Lord: First the grace of sincere repentance during this holy season of Lent, that we may experience a conversion and purification like that of Zacchaeus, and that we may gratefully receive absolution from our sins in the Sacrament of Penance.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Jubilee for Religious
March 16, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
This year’s celebration takes place during the Jubilee of Hope, a year set aside by Pope Francis to celebrate the hope we share in Christ Jesus. You, our jubilarians, and indeed of all the consecrated, are witnesses of hope.
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The Pope Video -March

“Let’s together pray that broken families might experience the healing of their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts even in their differences. ”

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Archdiocese of Baltimore Blogs & Commentary

“We are called to be a light brightly visible, not to proclaim ourselves but to proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord.”
– Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori offers his homily during the opening Mass of the 136th Supreme Convention of the Knight of Columbus at the Baltimore Convention Center August 7. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, March 31st, 2025 at 2:00pm

When congregants are sitting in the pew during #Mass, they may be focused on the action on the altar. In the meantime, #safety professionals are helping leaders learn to recognize potential threats of violence in their parishes and how to respond effectively.

Archdiocese of Baltimore parishes learn to be pastoral in the face of threats - Catholic Review

Hosted in partnership with the archdiocese’s Office of Risk Management, the Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) session aimed to equip church leaders and volunteers with the tools to spot warning signs and take preventive action.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, March 30th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Last Sunday March 23rd, Calvert Hall College performed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
The high school also asked Calvert Hall College Alumni to come up and join in singing the Alma Mater. Holding the sign with the words is Steve Kipke an IHM parishioner and CH alum.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, March 29th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Sister Alice was among 40 women religious honored March 15 for their milestone jubilees during a special Mass and luncheon at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Baltimore MD. Collectively, the jubilarians have devoted 2,455 years of ministry to the Catholic Church. https://catholicreview.org/jubilarians-celebrate-milestones-in-archdiocese-of-baltimore/ #LocalNews #Vocations

Jubilarians celebrate milestones in Archdiocese of Baltimore - Catholic Review

Sister Alice was among 40 women religious honored March 15 for their milestone jubilees during a special Mass and luncheon at St. Agnes in Catonsville. Collectively, the jubilarians have devoted 2,455 years of ministry to the Catholic Church.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, March 28th, 2025 at 4:01pm

Nearly five months after Marylanders overwhelmingly voted to enshrine #abortion in the state Constitution – and just weeks after Maryland lawmakers agreed to use a $25 million fund to help pay for abortions – hundreds of unwavering #prolife advocates took to the streets of #Annapolis March 27 for the 46th annual #Maryland #MarchForLife. https://catholicreview.org/maryland-march-for-life-participants-urged-to-remain-steadfast/ #RespectLife #LocalNews

Maryland March for Life participants urged to remain steadfast - Catholic Review

Nearly five months after Marylanders overwhelmingly voted to enshrine abortion in the state Constitution – and just weeks after Maryland lawmakers agreed to use a $25 million fund to help pay for abortions – hundreds of unwavering pro-life advocates took to the streets of Annapolis March 27 for ...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, March 28th, 2025 at 2:00pm

The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to students who meet the criteria for the free or reduced-price school meals program (FARMs) to enroll in a participating nonpublic school.
More Info: marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx

El Programa de becas Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) ofrece asistencia financiera a los estudiantes que cumplen con los criterios del programa de comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido para inscribirse en una escuela privada.
Más información: marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx

#AOBCatholicSchools #BOOST Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreThursday, March 27th, 2025 at 4:02pm

He questioned why the law should create different standards for victims. “Everyone here has been affected. … The trauma changed your life.”

Maryland legislators consider reducing state’s financial responsibility for child sex abuse - Catholic Review

Del. C.T. Wilson, sponsor of the Child Victims Act that was passed by the Maryland Legislature in 2023, said he wants to ensure that the names of all perpetrators of child sexual abuse in the state Department of Juvenile Justice are made public.

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Tuesday 2nd Week of Lent, Order of Malta Evening of Recollection

Order of Malta Evening of Recollection: Jubilee of Hope

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 180th Anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Jubilee for Religious

The Pope Video -March

“Let’s together pray that broken families might experience the healing of their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts even in their differences. ”

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

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